East Stand Stone for Brandon

[wookie70]

After reading the article about Brandon Walker with tears running down my face it struck me how temporary life can be. With kids of a similar age the story had a huge resonance for me. Anyway, those feelings led me to think that having a stone for the young man in the East would make his love of Hibs permanent even after his life was so tragically cut short. I have no connection with the family so am wary of doing anything which would upset them. It may be that walking past a stone would be a reminder that was too much to bear, particularly at this tender stage of grieving.

I am happy to organise the stone and accept donations. I'm sure the Hibs.net family will easily cover the cost but I need someone who knows the family to get the idea approved. Happy to take suggestions on what the stone says but my idea is that a simple number 14 with Brandon or Walker above it similar to the way a strip is laid out. This would mean the young fellow gets a permanent place at the home of the team he loves. I would also hope that it may give the family another signal that they are not alone in the loss and his story has touched many.

[Thecat23]

After reading the article about Brandon Walker with tears running down my life it struck me how temporary life can be. With kids of a similar age the story had a huge resonance for me. Anyway, those feelings led me to think that having a stone for the young man in the East would make his love of Hibs permanent even after his life was so tragically cut short. I have no connection with the family so am wary of doing anything which would upset them. It may be that walking past a stone would be a reminder that was too much to bear, particularly at this tender stage of grieving.

I am happy to organise the stone and accept donations. I'm sure the Hibs.net family will easily cover the cost but I need someone who knows the family to get the idea approved. Happy to take suggestions on what the stone says but my idea is that a simple number 14 with Brandon or Walker above it similar to the way a strip is laid out. This would mean the young fellow gets a permanent place at the home of the team he loves. I would also hope that it may give the family another signal that they are not alone in the loss and his story has touched many.

I think this is a great idea. I'd happily put something towards this!

[Malthibby]

Me too.

[O'Rourke3]

Same suggestion on the lad's thread. Maybe the Admins can sort

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[hibee_girl]

I know one of his family members, I will pass this thread onto them

[wookie70]

I know one of his family members, I will pass this thread onto them
I made the suggestion on the other thread. I thought it would be easier to manage any interested parties on this thread. Thanks hibee-girl. Much appreciated.

[Ronniekirk]

I would contribute ,

[Carheenlea]

I know one of his family members, I will pass this thread onto them

I was just going to post that it might be wise to notify the family first before proceeding. They may already have plans themselves so best to make sure first. It would be a lasting tribute to the young man I'm sure.

[essexhibee]

Please count me in for a contribution also.

[H18S NX]

Count me in too

[Hamish]

Count me in too

Yes I'd be happy to contribute as well.

[howdenthehibby]

I'm in :agree:

[SmashinGlass]

I'll happily contribute. I'm assuming that the donations will far outstrip the cost of the stone so may be worthwhile looking at a charity donation for the balance

[cammy1969]

Count me in for contributing


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[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Count me in too!

[Galahibby]

Nice idea. I'm in :flag:

[Biggie]

Great idea...I'm in

[Jonnyboy]

+ 1 :agree:

[trev the hat]

Def in !!

[wookie70]

Hibee_Girl has kindly given Brandon's sister, Gemma, the heads up on this thread and I will give her a call tomorrow. Hopefully the family will be supportive of the idea and I will update the thread when I know how they feel. It looks like there will be more than enough money for the biggest sized stone. I will ask Gemma if she has any wishes about what to do with any residue but will suggest something to do with Hibs and Kids. Season tickets for someone who couldn't afford to go or along those lines. Thanks All

[wookie70]

I have spoken to Gemma, Brandon's sister, and we have the family's permission to get a stone with 14, Brandon written on it. Details will follow when I hear back from Francksuzy who has kindly got a Paypal account that can be used. I think we will just have a suggested donation of a tenner but less or more is fine too. Hopefully we can get a permanent place for Brandon and also another wee Hibee or two supplied with a season ticket. Give generously.

[wookie70]

Can anyone wishing to donate please send the donation to eaststandstone@hotmail.co.uk

francksuzy will let me know how the donations are doing as she administers that account. Hopefully we will get enough for the big stone and any surplus will go straight to Kicks for Kids.

[ronaldo7]

I'm In:aok:

[wookie70]

PMs sent to all that indicated they would make a donation. Thanks everyone.

[brog]

PMs sent to all that indicated they would make a donation. Thanks everyone.

I'm in, will liaise directly with Susan. Great work.

[Bostonhibby]

Donated:aok:

[micksoo]

Payment sent

[FranckSuzy]

I'm In:aok:


Donated:aok:


Payment sent

Received, much appreciated :not worth

[MKHIBEE]

Donation sent.

[FranckSuzy]

Donation sent.

Received :aok:

[trev the hat]

Donation sent 🇳🇬

[Hamish]

Donation sent.

Grant.

[Kojock]

Received :aok:

I have sent a donation, can you please confirm you have received it. Thanks

[Galahibby]

Donation sent. Thanks for organising this, guys, hopefully it will let the family know they are in our thoughts :flag:

[essexhibee]

Donation aslo sent. If could confirm receive it that would be great. Thanks.

[cammy1969]

Donation sent


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[Galahibby]

Donation sent. Thanks for organising this, guys, hopefully it will let the family know they are in our thoughts :flag:

[FranckSuzy]

Donation sent 


Donation sent.

Grant.


I have sent a donation, can you please confirm you have received it. Thanks


Donation sent. Thanks for organising this, guys, hopefully it will let the family know they are in our thoughts :flag:


Donation aslo sent. If could confirm receive it that would be great. Thanks.


Donation sent


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All received, many thanks :aok:

[wookie70]

Thanks Fracksuzy, I seem to have made you do quite a bit of the work for this. I am busily typing away thanking folks when they PM me.

[FranckSuzy]

Thanks Fracksuzy, I seem to have made you do quite a bit of the work for this. I am busily typing away thanking folks when they PM me.

My pleasure :aok:

[mutley]

Suzy, payment sent


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[FranckSuzy]

Suzy, payment sent


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Received, thank you!

[Jonnyboy]

Sent :aok:

[FranckSuzy]

Sent :aok:

Received John :aok:

[Ronniekirk]

Sent and received reply so no need to acknowledge Susan :aok:

[Loopz]

Sent, I was actually thinking about Brandon on Saturday at the game.

[lor4984]

Donation sent

[FranckSuzy]

Sent, I was actually thinking about Brandon on Saturday at the game.


Donation sent

Received, many thanks :aok:

[H18S NX]

Donation sent

Gordon.

[FranckSuzy]

Donation sent

Gordon.

Received, thank you :not worth

[Roxyhibee]

Donation sent.

[FranckSuzy]

Donation sent.

Received, thank you :aok:

[wookie70]

Dear All,

We have had a fantastic response to the idea and Francksuzy informs me we have collected just under £300 so far.

Francksuzy and I think it would be a nice idea to get a replica stone for the family and then put whatever money remains into the Cash for Kids pot. Please feel free to post if you have an alternative view or better idea as nothing is final at this point apart from the purchase of the East Terrace Stone with the certificate going to Brandon's Dad.

The deadline for donations will be tomorrow at noon as this will allow Francksuzy and I the chance to get the cash sorted out and for the stone or stones to be purchased.

Once again thanks for all the generous donations.

[FranckSuzy]

Dear All,

We have had a fantastic response to the idea and Francksuzy informs me we have collected just under £300 so far.

Francksuzy and I think it would be a nice idea to get a replica stone for the family and then put whatever money remains into the Cash for Kids pot. Please feel free to post if you have an alternative view or better idea as nothing is final at this point apart from the purchase of the East Terrace Stone with the certificate going to Brandon's Dad.

The deadline for donations will be tomorrow at noon as this will allow Francksuzy and I the chance to get the cash sorted out and for the stone or stones to be purchased.

Once again thanks for all the generous donations.

Make that £320 :not worth

[Big_Franck]

Great idea. Donation sent.

[DunblaneHibby]

Donation done

[Jonnyboy]

Dear All,

We have had a fantastic response to the idea and Francksuzy informs me we have collected just under £300 so far.

Francksuzy and I think it would be a nice idea to get a replica stone for the family and then put whatever money remains into the Cash for Kids pot. Please feel free to post if you have an alternative view or better idea as nothing is final at this point apart from the purchase of the East Terrace Stone with the certificate going to Brandon's Dad.

The deadline for donations will be tomorrow at noon as this will allow Francksuzy and I the chance to get the cash sorted out and for the stone or stones to be purchased.

Once again thanks for all the generous donations.

Brilliant idea :agree:

[FranckSuzy]

£355 now :not worth

[FranckSuzy]

Great idea. Donation sent.


Donation done

Received :aok:

[MKHIBEE]

Dear All,

We have had a fantastic response to the idea and Francksuzy informs me we have collected just under £300 so far.

Francksuzy and I think it would be a nice idea to get a replica stone for the family and then put whatever money remains into the Cash for Kids pot. Please feel free to post if you have an alternative view or better idea as nothing is final at this point apart from the purchase of the East Terrace Stone with the certificate going to Brandon's Dad.

The deadline for donations will be tomorrow at noon as this will allow Francksuzy and I the chance to get the cash sorted out and for the stone or stones to be purchased.

Once again thanks for all the generous donations.

Great idea and one I am happy to go along with

[Roxyhibee]

Dear All,

We have had a fantastic response to the idea and Francksuzy informs me we have collected just under £300 so far.

Francksuzy and I think it would be a nice idea to get a replica stone for the family and then put whatever money remains into the Cash for Kids pot. Please feel free to post if you have an alternative view or better idea as nothing is final at this point apart from the purchase of the East Terrace Stone with the certificate going to Brandon's Dad.

The deadline for donations will be tomorrow at noon as this will allow Francksuzy and I the chance to get the cash sorted out and for the stone or stones to be purchased.

Once again thanks for all the generous donations.


Great idea. And a huge thank you to you and franksuzy for making this happen.

[mutley]

I concur, excellent suggestion


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[wookie70]

Dear All,

The final total is £385. I will put another tenner in so we have raised enough for an East Terrace stone in memory of Brandon, a replica stone for his Dad and a further donation of £125 (just short of 2 season tickets) for Kicks for Kids. Thanks go to Francksuzy who has dealt with all the cash and all the very generous Hibs.net members for their kind donations at a very expensive time of year.

Francksuzy will transfer the money over for the stones and I will phone ER up tomorrow to make the order. I will update the thread with any confirmation received from ER to show the purchase and I'm sure Francksuzy will confirm the donation to Cash for Kids.

Once again many thanks to all involved.

[wookie70]

Dear All, I have phoned Hibs a couple of times to order the stones and haven't had a call back yet. They are incredibly busy and close at noon today so I am going to leave the order until next week.

[wookie70]

The stones have now been ordered and paid for. The family have been made aware and send their thanks.Many thanks to everyone who contributed.

[Thecat23]

I'm still due £10 is there a link I can send the money too direct?

[wookie70]

Cat, The residue went to Kicks for Kids so you could just give the donation to FranckSuzy as planned.

[Thecat23]

Cat, The residue went to Kicks for Kids so you could just give the donation to FranckSuzy as planned.

Perfect cheers 👍🏼